Thief Plucks iPhone Out of Patron's Hands at Starbucks in Falls Church

It's a common site: People lined up at Starbucks to grab a latte on the way to work, perusing news, emails or texts on their iPhones.

Last Thursday, a young woman forcefully grabbed an iPhone out of a patron's hands and fled from the Starbucks in Falls Church, according to a report from the City of Falls Church Police.

Here's the police report:

Strong Armed Robbery, 1218 W. Broad St. (Starbucks) On Oct. 3, an unknown suspect grabbed an iPhone from the victim’s hand by force and fled the area. The suspect is described as a black female, approximately 20 years old, 5’5” tall, with a medium build. She was wearing a dark green jacket with something white underneath, jeans, and her hair was worn in a bun. 

Here are some tips from a PCMag.com article "What To Do When Your iPhone is Stolen":
1. Secure your phone with a passcode, so a thief can't access the phone.
2. Set up "Find my iPhone"
3. Deactivate the phone with your wireless provider
4. Report the theft to police.

You can also ask your carrier about their insurance plan.